Chapter 1311: The Terrifying Legion (2)
Chapter 1311: The Terrifying Legion (2)
December 17, 2017
The Three Kingdoms, Luoyang, Northern Defense Tower!
The relaxed atmosphere from a few hours ago had completely vanished, and an oppressive air now filled the entire Northern Defense Tower.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the four remaining crystals, and the scene within the only shattered crystal.
The reason for the crystal's shattering was linked to the appearance of a brutal general in Yunchong Prefecture, who disrupted Qin Mu's Dao Art, causing the crystal in the Northern Defense Tower to break at that very moment.
The mere appearance of this general had directly thwarted the abilities of two top-tier figures, showcasing his terrifying prowess.
However, the destruction of Xi ZhiCai's crystal wasn't complete; they could still see the situation in Yunchong Prefecture, which only deepened the silence within the tower.
After the brutal general took action against Zhang ManCheng's forces, a slaughter ensued.
Leading less than five thousand foreign demons, this general effortlessly sliced through Zhang ManCheng's army.
The legion was like a terrifying blade, effortlessly tearing through Zhang ManCheng's defenses. In that instant, Zhang ManCheng felt as if he had been transported back to a few years ago, to the time when he first encountered Lu Hai Kong.
The cavalry was equally elite and unstoppable, but the difference was that the legion before Zhang ManCheng was far more terrifying than Lu Hai Kong's forces from years ago, and even now, Lu Hai Kong's troops couldn't compare to them.
Facing such a formidable opponent, Zhang ManCheng had exhausted all his strategies.
He had utilized his stored thirty thousand Purification Talismans and his unique commander trait, War as Chess...
Zhang ManCheng had employed every tactic he knew, but to no avail. No matter how hard he struggled, the enemy effortlessly crushed his every move.
An incredibly formidable commander and an immensely powerful force of five thousand demon cavalry—this combination was an almost insurmountable challenge for Zhang ManCheng. No matter how he resisted, he couldn't change his fate of being utterly crushed.
"Retreat! We can't fight them, and there's no way to win!"
The Council of Advisors in the Northern Defense Tower reluctantly issued the order. As the commander, Zhang ManCheng felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this command, and a surge of frustration welled up within him, making him want to roar.
In the end, Zhang ManCheng reluctantly gave the order to comply with the tower's command.
What Zhang ManCheng didn't expect was that as he issued this order, his commander trait nearly collapsed.
This sudden turn of events left Zhang ManCheng utterly bewildered; he had never encountered such a situation before and was at a loss for an explanation.
However, when he lifted his gaze to his soldiers beside him, and saw their crimson eyes, and witnessed the legion's madness as they charged towards the enemy despite knowing they couldn't hold them back, Zhang ManCheng understood what had happened—he had gone against the will of the legion.
Although Zhang ManCheng understood the reason, he was still perplexed as to why his soldiers were acting this way.
Couldn't they see that the enemy was far beyond their capabilities? The most rational decision at this point was to retreat and defend.
In truth, Zhang ManCheng had only been in command of this legion for less than three months, and he didn't know much about his troops.
Among the four legions, the Third Army was the most unique.
Over fifty percent of this legion's members had joined within the past four years, and they were all from the Liaodong Five Prefectures, the first victims of the foreign invasion.
When facing the foreign demons, these soldiers possessed a stronger hatred and obsession than anyone else.
"We can't continue like this, or the entire Third Army will be finished!"
Zhang Mancheng didn't understand the reason behind this, and he had no time to investigate further. He was about to directly order a retreat, letting the Fire Battalion members lead the soldiers' withdrawal, even if it meant his Commander Trait would collapse.
However, just as he was about to give this order, his deputy stopped him!
"General Zhang, don't issue the retreat order. They'll fall apart!" said Xian Yu Fu, who knew the background of these soldiers well.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Mancheng was taken aback. Xian Yu Fu, with reddened eyes, continued, "You may not be aware, but the soldiers on the fifth floor of the Third Army are all from the original Liaodong Five Prefectures' county soldiers. Among the remaining five floors, some are deserters who fled during the siege of Lingzhi City."
"When the foreign demons invaded, they had already deserted once! In that experience, they lost too much—their homes, brothers, family, and even their dignity...
Because of their retreat, they've lost everything. These past few years, they've trained like mad, all for this moment. Please don't stop them from fighting!"
Hearing these words, Zhang Mancheng fell silent. He finally understood the reason behind their madness.
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The heaviness in his heart intensified as he watched the soldiers with red eyes, tears streaming down their faces, filled with hatred and regret as they charged forward. In that instant, Zhang Mancheng felt an urge to stay and fight alongside them, but the orders in his ears and the rationality in his mind told him it was impossible.
In the end, Zhang Mancheng still retreated.
However, he didn't take away that group of frenzied soldiers. He only led away the elite Fire Battalion troops, leaving behind nearly two hundred thousand crazed soldiers.
"Has the commander abandoned us? Is he sacrificing this entire army for his own survival and the so-called greater good?"
The moment Zhang Mancheng left, the military might of the army instantly crumbled. The Brutal General immediately sensed the change and showed a look of disdain and disappointment.
Zhang Mancheng was unaware of the general's disdain. At this moment, he was just walking with his head down, fearing that if he didn't leave soon, he wouldn't be able to leave at all. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to resist staying, but what he didn't notice, with his head down, was that his deputy, Xian Yu Fu, who was supposed to leave with him, hadn't moved.
Not only did he not leave, but after Zhang Mancheng's departure, Xian Yu Fu took over command.
"General Zhang's departure is for the greater good, for the Prince of Jin. He had to leave, but I'm different. I'm not that important; I can stay behind and accompany you, share your madness, and use this madness to buy time for the Prince of Jin!"
As Xian Yu Fu's whisper echoed, the military might that had disappeared from the army after Zhang Mancheng's departure gathered once more.
A frenzied military might, filled with desperate, hysterical despair, coalesced.
As this military might rose, the Brutal General was taken aback, and then a smile appeared on his lips.
"A military might of regret and protection? Since you're willing to sacrifice your lives to hold them off and exchange your lives for time, I'll grant your wish!"
As he spoke, a terrifying military might surged from the Brutal General's legion.
(End of Chapter)
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